tHE ROUGH BOUNDS
(aRISAIG KNOYDART GLENUIG)

The Rough Bounds: Arisaig to Knoydart

From the skerries of Arisaig to the wilds of Knoydart.

Four days guided around one of the wildest and most beautiful stretches of Scotland’s west coast, from the turquoise waters and skerries of Arisaig towards the remote, roadless country of Knoydart. The route is chosen to suit the conditions and the group. Think white sand beaches, hidden coves, the Small Isles on the horizon, and the kind of wildlife encounters that stay with you for life.

This stretch of coast is where I feel most at home. I know it intimately, and after years of paddling here I’m so excited to share it with you, so you’re not just paddling a stunning coastline, you’re exploring it with someone who can read it, guide you safely through it, and bring it to life.

Is it for me?

Are you comfortable paddling your sea kayak in sheltered moderate coastal conditions, and keen to take it further?

Do you love the idea of a proper few days on the sea, with beautiful beaches, hidden bays and big horizons, all under your own steam?

Are you happy spending a full day on the water, four days running?

Don’t worry if you’ve never paddled this kind of coast before. Bring the fundamentals and a sense of adventure, and I’ll take care of the rest.

What will the trip involve?

After we’ve got to know each other and talked through everyone’s experience and hopes for the trip, I’ll plan a journey that makes the most of the conditions and the group’s ability. We’ll spend our days paddling between beautiful beaches and hidden bays, with time to soak up the views, watch for wildlife, and explore little corners of coast most people never see.

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Throughout, I’ll be on hand to guide you, share what I know about this special place, and offer coaching and tips wherever they’ll help, whether that’s refining your paddling, your navigation, or your reading of the sea. This is a guided trip first and foremost, but you’ll come away a more confident, capable sea paddler.

Where will we be?

Somewhere between Arisaig and Knoydart, one of the finest sea kayaking regions anywhere in the UK. The exact location depends on the conditions, the forecast and the group’s ability, so I’ll pick the best spot to give you a brilliant, safe and memorable few days.

Wherever we end up, expect:

  • Jaw-dropping views out to the Small Isles of Rum, Eigg and Muck, with the Cuillin of Skye and the wild peaks of Knoydart filling the horizon.

  • Incredible wildlife: otters working the shoreline, seals hauled out on the rocks, seabirds wheeling overhead, and, if you’re really lucky, the elusive basking shark or a passing porpoise.

  • Genuine remoteness: empty beaches, roadless coastline, and the rare feeling of being properly away from it all, in places reachable only by kayak.

Kit

Boats and paddles can be hired from us at a discounted rate when you book: SKUK Nigel Dennis sea kayaks and Celtic paddles. Bring the rest of your paddling kit. Not sure your setup’s up to it, or missing something? Get in touch before we go and we’ll see what we can sort.

A quick word on clothing: we’ll be paddling in May and June, when the sea is still cold, so a drysuit is recommended. This is Scotland, so come prepared for any weather, pack plenty of warm layers, and bring decent waterproofs for when the sunshine takes a break.

On the water:

  • Sea kayak and paddle (available to hire from us)

  • Split (spare) paddle (carried on deck)

  • Buoyancy aid

  • Neoprene spraydeck

  • Drysuit (recommended in May and June), with warm base layers to suit the day

  • Suitable paddling footwear (wetsuit boots)

  • Pogies or paddling gloves, and a warm hat

  • Towline

  • Self-rescue kit: pump and paddle float

  • Personal throwline (if you have one)

  • Knife and whistle

  • Compass, plus any personal navigation kit you like to carry

  • A deck/day bag with sun cream, sunglasses, snacks and water for the day

  • Personal first aid kit and any medication

Dates: 10-13 May and 14-17 June 2027


Price: £600 per person (discount for group bookings)


Book: corfecoaching@gmail.com

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